Crisis Management Insights
Read up on our emergency preparedness advice for business owners and employees alike.
The Resiliency Initiative Announces Faith Newton as Chief Executive Officer
The Resiliency Initiative (TRI) today announced the appointment of Faith Newton as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
Newton steps into the role following three years of significant contributions to the organization’s growth and operational maturity. During her tenure, she has played a pivotal role in strengthening TRI’s service delivery, expanding client relationships, and building the internal infrastructure necessary to support continued scale.
That’s a Wrap: The Resiliency Institute Completes Its First Virtual Resiliency Academy
In March 2026, The Resiliency Institute, TRI’s 501c3 reached an exciting milestone with the completion of its first-ever virtual Resiliency Academy.
Over two days, a dynamic group of professionals from across sectors came together to strengthen their skills in crisis management, business continuity, and all-hazards preparedness. What made the experience especially meaningful was not just the content, but the collaboration, participants sharing insights, asking thoughtful questions, and learning from one another in real time.
TRI Leadership Presented at Critical Infrastructure and Protection North America Conference
Joe Threat led a session on critical infrastructure and preparedness in a dynamic risk environment, exploring how organizations can better anticipate, adapt, and respond to evolving threats. Andrea Davis presented on strategic resiliency planning, sharing insights on how organizations can build more adaptive, sustainable preparedness approaches in an increasingly complex risk landscape.
Andrea Davis Featured on The Resilient Journey Podcast
Andrea Davis, President and CEO of The Resiliency Initiative (TRI), was recently featured on Episode 224 of The Resilient Journey Podcast, hosted by Mark Hoffman. In this episode, titled “Good Governance: Resilience Edition,” Andrea shares her perspective on one of the most pressing challenges in resilience programs today: demonstrating value at the executive level.
During the conversation, Andrea discusses how resilience professionals can strengthen governance by aligning their programs with organizational priorities and communicating risk in language that resonates with leadership. She emphasizes the importance of moving beyond static reporting and instead delivering insights that are relevant, actionable, and clearly tied to business operations.
The Day Andy’s Cow Patty Palace Almost Closed…
The Business Lesson Behind the Pancakes
When we talk about planning for disruptions, we often focus on systems, insurance, and contingency plans. Those things matter, but they’re only part of the story.
My dad didn’t solve the power outage alone. Jimmy didn’t either. The solution came from relationships, awareness, and people paying attention to what others needed.
For businesses of any size, the real question isn’t just What happens if something goes wrong? It’s Who do we know, and how do we stay connected when it does?
TRI Nominated for Service Provider of the Year by DRI International.
Each year, DRI International, the leading nonprofit in business continuity and resilience education and certification, honors the leaders and innovators in the fields of continuity management, technology recovery, and crisis and risk management. In late December, DRI announced that The Resiliency Initiative was one of this year's finalists for the Awards of Excellence in the Product/Service Provider of the Year category.
What Thanksgiving Teaches Us About Continuity Planning
Running a small business isn’t for the faint of heart. Equipment failed, supply deliveries were missed, employees got sick, and storms knocked out power. Yet the diner stayed open, day after day, because my dad understood—long before I had the words for it—that continuity isn’t paperwork.
Continuity is love.
It’s responsibility.
It’s showing up for your community no matter what.
And that, at its core, is what I feel Thanksgiving is all about.
Press Release: The Resiliency Initiative Named a Finalist of the Coveted Top InfoSec Innovator Awards for 2025
The Resiliency Initiative was named a finalist for Innovation in Continuity of Operations/Business Continuity in Cyber Defense Magazine’s 13th Annual InfoSec Awards.
TRI’s Chief Client Engagement Officer Speaks at annual Continuity Insights Conference
Faith Newton speaks at annual Continuity Insights conference
TRI’s CEO and Chief Security Officer Speak at National Hurricane Conference
Andrea Davis and Clinton Preston speak at the National Hurricane Conference
From Y2K to CrowdStrike: Why Business Continuity Planning is Your Secret Weapon.
Operation disruptions and immediate revenue loss are not the only risks you need to consider. Think about the impact on your organization's brand if you do not have plans in place to respond quickly. Customers affected by a protracted business interruption are likely lost forever.